Fitness Attendant

City of Upper Arlington; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking community center dedicated to promoting health and wellness! As a part-time fitness attendant, you'll foster a welcoming atmosphere, assist patrons with fitness equipment, and ensure a safe and clean environment. This role offers flexible hours, starting as early as 5:00 AM and as late as 10:15 PM, allowing you to balance work with your personal life. The City of Upper Arlington values diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for individuals looking to make a positive impact in their community. If you are passionate about fitness and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and wellness/fitness setting preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and ensure efficient operations of fitness spaces.
• Provide feedback and guidelines on fitness equipment usage.

Skills

Customer Service

First Aid

CPR Certification

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Fitness Equipment

Office Equipment

Job description

Salary: $12.00 - $13.91 Hourly

Location : Bob Crane Community Center, OH

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 00839

Department: Bob Crane Community Center

Opening Date: 11/06/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the Parks and Recreation team, reporting directly to the Recreation Supervisor- Fitness & Wellness,

assists customers and ensures efficient operations of the fitness spaces of the Bob Crane Community Center.

This is a part-time role which will generally work within normal operating hours with shifts starting as early as

5:00am or as late as 10:15pm.

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

• Foster a welcoming atmosphere for all participants using the fitness spaces by providing quality
  
  

customer service.

• Provide feedback and general use guidelines to users on all fitness equipment in the facility, while
  
  

avoiding specific exercise prescription to participants that would be most appropriate for the

participant's healthcare professional (s) to recommend and prescribe.

• Demonstrate and instruct patrons in proper use of the fitness equipment through group and individual
  
  

orientations.

• Enforce all fitness and building policies and procedures.
• Ensure all patrons are using fitness equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Keep all facilities and fitness equipment clean and ready for use by participants. This includes cleaning
  
  

and light maintenance of fitness equipment, racking and organizing weights, and setting up and tearing

down classrooms for programs and groups.

• Provide general first aid and respond to emergencies in cases of participants injury or illness. Initiate
  
  

building emergency actions plans and fill out appropriate accident reports when needed.

• Assist with opening and closing procedures of the community center.
• Assist with community center programs as needed.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
  
  

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as required. (5%)
  
  

Qualifications

Typical Qualifications

Previous experience in a health and wellness/fitness setting is preferred.

Must be at least 16 years of age;

Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure Or Certification Requirements

CPR certification and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within first 30 days of employment);

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).

Knowledge Of

• City, Department, and Division goals and objectives;
• City, Department, and Division policies and procedures;
• personnel rules and regulations;
  
  

Customer service and de-escalation techniques;

Workplace safety;

Public relations;

Best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, strategies, systems, and policies as it relates

to area of oversight;

Skill In

Proficient use of applicable technology and software;

Use of modern office equipment;

Ability To

Interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner;

Carry out detailed written or oral instructions;

Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form;

Troubleshoot problems involving several variables within familiar context;

Exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills with minimal direction or supervision.

Recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action;

Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials;

Demonstrate awareness of and an ability to effectively use communication that overcomes sociocultural

and lingual barriers, to be aware of verbal and nonverbal forms of communication, and listen

and adapt approach to fit audience accordingly;

Effectively use and understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications;

Develop and maintain effective working relationships;

Act as a role model for inclusive and culturally competent behavior;

Resolve complaints or effectively escalate as needed;

Perform manual labor;

Travel to and gain access to work site.

• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

01

Are you at least 16 years old?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you currently hold a CPR and First Aid certification, or are you willing to obtain it within 30 days of employment?

• Yes - Currently obtain
• No - Capable of obtaining within 30 days of employment
• No
  
  

03

Do you have any previous experience in a health, wellness, or fitness setting? (experience is not required)

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Salon/Spa/Fitness